2 Euros Battle of Marathon, Greece

2 Euros Battle of Marathon, Greece, 2010 obverse image2 Euros Battle of Marathon, Greece, 2010 reverse image
2 Euros Battle of Marathon coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece flagGreece
  • Years of Minting:
    2010
  • Period:
    Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded with lettering
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    The National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date)
2 Euros Battle of Marathon Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.49-$29.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Euros Battle of Marathon Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Engraver:


Luc Luycx

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The coin commemorates the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. The centre of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior representing the struggle for freedom and the noble ideals that the Battle of Marathon stands for. The bird on the shield symbolizes the birth of Western civilization in its present form. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Engraver:


Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded with lettering

2 Euros Battle of Marathon Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΑΣ 2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΓΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 490 Π.Χ. 2010 Μ.Χ.

Reverse:


2 EURO LL

2 Euros Battle of Marathon Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring

Size

2 Euros Battle of Marathon sizes
  • Weight:8.50 g
  • Diameter:25.75 mm
  • Thickness:2.20 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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